Marilyn Douglas

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58172

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Clare Douglas Passes Suddenly

The community was shocked on Friday by the sudden death, as a result of a heart attack, of one of its most popular citizens, Clare Douglas. He was in his 62nd year. The late Mr. Douglas was born in Ayr, a son of the late Adam and Margaret Douglas. He farmed in this area all of his life, for the past 27 years on the place at the village's northern outskirts. In former years he was a noted breeder of horses which took many awards at district fairs and shows. Mr. Douglas was noted for his warm, cheerful disposition and was a welcome figure at many social events. He was a member of Knox United Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Mae Jean Huson; and two daughters, Mrs. George (Shirley) Mitchell, RR 3, Ayr and Marilyn at home. A sister, Mrs. Francis (Marybelle) Dunn of Windsor also survives. The Funeral service was held from his late residence on Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles A. Bain, Erb Clark, Thomas Robson, Erie Sharp, William G. Edgar and Dr. J. H. Caulfield, all of this community.

The Ayr News Dec 21 1961 pg 1

Adam — Mary Jean Huson. Mary was born 14 Jul 1899, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Jean Douglas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338637
• Residence: 1973, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Jean Douglas Passes - Mrs. Jean Douglas, Ayr, wife of the late Clare Douglas, passed away in St. Mary's Hospital. Kitchener, on Wednesday, July 4th. She was in her 74th year. The former Mary Jean Huson, Mrs. Douglas was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Huson and was born in Paris. After her marriage to Mr. Douglas, the couple moved to Ayr where they farmed on upper Northumberland Street. Mrs. Douglas moved to Piper Street following her husband's death. Mrs. Douglas was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr, and associated women's groups; also a member of the Ayr Woman's institute. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George (Shirley) Mitchell, RR 3, Ayr, and Mrs. William (Marilyn) Scott, RR 2, Drumbo; a brother, Horace Huson of Paris, also five grandchildren. Funeral service was held Saturday at the William Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Rev. D. E. Willis officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Milburn Lake, Paul Clement, John Huson, Douglas Dunn, Sam Shantz and Dean Shantz.

The Ayr News Jul 12 1973 pg 12

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58169
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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Death Of Adam Douglas

Sudden Passing of Prominent Citizen, Aged 80 Years


Adam Douglas, one of the most prominent and highly esteemed residents of this community, passed away in Galt Hospital on Monday morning at 2.30 o'clock. He was stricken with a heart attack on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock and was taken to the hospital at 8 o' clock. Mr. Douglas was born at OrchardviIle, Grey County, midway between Mount Forest and Durham, 80 years ago. He came to Ayr 50 years ago and worked for three years with John D. Moore, North Dumfries, He was also employed by James Robson, Ayr, for a year and a half, after which he worked at the Goldie Flour Mills, Greenfield, for a period of 20 years. In 1909, he commenced farming operations on the Fergus Anderson farm, 10th concession of Blenheim. He sold out in 1920 and came to Ayr to reside. Mr. Douglas was a former member of the board of managers of Knox Church, and latterly was a member of the board of managers of the Ayr Presbyterian Congregation. Surviving are one son, Clare, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. F. H. Dunn (Mary Belle) of Walkervllle, and five grandchildren. His wife, Margaret W. Lake, predeceased him June 29, 1931. - The Funeral - The funeral took place from his late residence this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to the Ayr Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. James D. Smart, Pastor of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt, while the pallbearers were: Wm. R. Bain, George Easton, Wm. G. Edgar, J. J. Hodgdon, A. G. Laurie, and Harry Hatch, Paris.

The Ayr News May 15 1941 pg 1

Adam married Margaret Winter "Maggie" Lake 6 Jun 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Lake and Mary Taylor) was born 21 Aug 1862, Glen Morris, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1931, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jun 1931, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Lake
• Name: Margaret Winter "Maggie" Douglas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58170
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Mrs. Adam Douglas - The death occurred, after a lingering illness, on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, of Mrs. Adam Douglas, a highly esteemed resident of this village. Deceased, whose maiden name was Margaret Lake, was born near Glenmorris, her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lake, being among the early settlers in that section. She was married some 37 years ago and settled with her husband in Ayr. They later removed to a farm in Blenheim for a period of 11 years, after which they returned to Ayr some 11 years ago. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church, taking an active interest in the different women's organizations of the congregation. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Clare, and one daughter, Mrs. F. H. Dunn of Walkerville; also by two sisters and three brothers, viz.: Mrs. James Cowan and Mrs. A. McPhail, Galt James Lake, Galt; Thomas Lake, Cedar Creek, and Andrew Lake, Puslinch. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon and was very largely attended. Friends were present from near and far, including the following distant points, viz.: Detroit, Wingham, Hamilton, London, Mount Forest and Burford. The service at the residence was in charge of Rev. Patterson Hall of Galt, assisted by Rev. W. F. McConnell of Paris and Mr. Dowdy of Ayr. During the service Rev. Hall sang the solo, "There is a Green Hill," with much feeling. At the graveside the service was jointly conducted by Rev. John Taylor of India, a cousin of the deceased, who is at present home on furlough, and Rev. Taylor Munro of Kitchener. The pallbearers were: Andrew Taylor and William Taylor, Paris; Andrew G. Laurie, Andrew E. Laurie, William Bain and George Eaton. The funeral service was carried out is expressly desired by the deceased.

The Ayr News Jun 25 1931 pg 15

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Died in Ayr, on Saturday, June 20, 1931 at 4 p. m. Margaret Lake Beloved wife of Adam Douglas. The Funeral will take place from her late residence, Ayr, on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 2 p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58173

Adam — Mary Murray. Mary (daughter of David Murray and Ellen Stoddart) was born 14 Jun 1836, Newcastleton, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 4 Nov 1915, Durham, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Douglas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156163

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240430809
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137261P
• Occupation: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 01 E., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 01, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In Memoriam Died, In North Dumfries, on Sunday, October 16th, at 4:30 p.m., James Lake, Sr., in his seventy-third year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, East River Road, on Wednesday, Oct. 19th, at 2:30 p.m., to Mount View Cemetery, Galt. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. North Dumfries, Oct. 17th, 1898.

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James married Mary Taylor 26 Nov 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 1840, , New York State, USA; died 21 Feb 1899, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Lake
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137275P
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian